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Caffe Buon Gusto - UES, New York, NY

Caffe Buon Gusto - UES

4.7
4.7
1167 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
This charming Upper East Side café exudes comfort and conviviality, with parchment shades that soften light from sconces that warm the room. Eager to please, the kitchen uses high-quality ingredients for its mix-and-match philosophy. Patrons can choose their meats, their pastas (dried or, for a slight surcharge, the restaurant's own homemade), and their sauces (from a simple marinara to a more complex carbonara) as they create their own dishes.
For dessert, you can't go wrong with a cappuccino or a chocolate tartufo all served up with a smile.
During this time, the Restaurant staff is taking temperature of diners and a phone number from one member of the party for contact tracing . Plexi-glass dividers are set up for both inside and outside dining areas.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00–16:30 Dinner Daily 16:30–22:30
  • Phone number
    (212) 535-6884
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Please call the restaurant to plan your next event.
  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Cross Street
    between 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave)
  • Parking details
    Street or private lot.
  • Public transit
    77 St (4, 6, 6X) 68 St - Hunter College (4, 6, 6X) 86 St (4, 5, 6, 6X)
  • Additional
    Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

What 1,167 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

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Caffe Buon Gusto - UES is a charming neighborhood favorite known for its "home-made Italian food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the pasta dishes, with particular mentions of the ravioli and tagliatelle. The warm, welcoming atmosphere makes it perfect for dates or gatherings, ensuring a delightful dining experience.

1,167 Reviews
  1. Jayne

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Love the food here — we got sat in this back apartment though so it was kind of strange but good neighborhood spot

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  2. Leonard

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always tasty and terrific local spot. Check it out!

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  3. Doctor

    New York City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I was craving Angel Hair Primavera....I normally do not eat gluten as I dont react well to it. That said, the pasta was perfect, as was the Caesar salad. Unfortunately I was not immune to the gluten. I am not celiac but in Many Italian restaurants they use a deglutenized flour that is FABULOUS and only imported from Italy. This one did not but TBH, I also ate a small piece of DELICIOUS focaccia. My mistake not theirs.

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  4. Allison

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing! Best Italian I have ever had and service was fast. The owner was extremely friendly and the restaurant felt homey.

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  5. Ralph

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent all around and Nando was superb and attentive

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  6. Hanna

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The homemade ravioli specialty pasta was delicious, but you can’t go wrong with anything you order. We also got the pear salad and mussels with red sauce - loved both. Service is the best.

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  7. Riley

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my second time eating here and it is some of the best pasta I have ever had! The only negative aspect of our experience was that when we arrived for our reservation, the inside tables were full. We had to sit on a little patio that was enclosed with heaters. It was mostly warm but the curtains where the waitstaff entered allowed a breeze in, so I was chilly for the entire meal. Otherwise, we had an amazing experience.

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  8. mark

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Consistently good, excellent neighborhood spot, very friendly- have been here a number of times and have not been disappointed yet

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  9. William

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very welcoming neighborhood Italian restaurant that treated us with nice personal touches even though it was our first visit. Caprese salad was disappointing compared to the menu description. Veal and fish were good. Excellent service.

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  10. melissa

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Attentive, friendly service, amazing food! The homemade tagliatelle with sausage and mushrooms was one of the best I’ve ever had! Highly recommend!!!

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FAQs

Caffe Buon Gusto - UES does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Caffe Buon Gusto - UES is rated 4.7 stars by 1167 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today

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Google Map for Caffe Buon Gusto - UES

236 E. 77th St., New York, NY 10075

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    between 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave)
  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00–16:30 Dinner Daily 16:30–22:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street or private lot.
  • Public transit
    77 St (4, 6, 6X) 68 St - Hunter College (4, 6, 6X) 86 St (4, 5, 6, 6X)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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